We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Community Staff Nurse to join our Stourbridge District Nursing team within Dudley Community Services. We want a nurse who is committed to delivering high standards of care, who is able to work as part of a team player, and who is also confident to work independently without direct supervision.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will provide nursing care to patients within their own homes and in clinic settings. You must have effective communication and interpersonal skills, be prepared to work flexibly and collaboratively to meet the needs of the service and demonstrate a willingness to extend and develop your existing skills. In return, we will offer you development opportunities, clinical supervision and mentorship support and deliver a formal induction programme.
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
Qualifications & Education
* First level Registered Nurse with NMC
* Nursing degree or equivalent experience
Knowledge & Training
* Evidence of undertaking a recognised course of study in teaching and assessing, or commitment to complete
* Evidence of professional development
Experience
* Experience of working in a community setting
* Completion of preceptorship/support skills
* Venepuncture
Communication & Relationship skills
* Demonstrates attention to detail
* Demonstrates respect for patients dignity
* Able to cope with some unpredictable work patterns and changing circumstances.
* Effective communication skills, verbal and written
* Must be able to commute to meet the need of a Community Staff Nurse
* Demonstrates a caring attitude to patient care
* Demonstrates a responsible attitude to their work
* Able to cope with distressing or emotional circumstances
* Ability to work within a team and develop others
* Ability to work autonomously
Planning & Organisational Skills
* Ability to organise and prioritise workload
* Good organisational skills
* Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care
* Able to keep full and accurate records
* Ability to manage personal daily caseload
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Trust Values
* Able to provide safe, caring and effective services
* Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility
* Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong and their contribution is valued
Analytical & Judement Skills
* An understanding of when to use clinical judgment
* An understanding of when to ask for assistance
* Ability to gain and maintain competence in relevant clinical skills in line with the NMC Code of Conduct
* Background knowledge of the issues within the Primary and Community setting
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
253-0426-7908636
Job locations
Stourbridge Health and Social Care Centre
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year Pro Rata Per Annum
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